Keri Weichert

Keri enjoys all things quilting. She has enjoyed this fun hobby as she continues to invest time growing and learning.

7 Of The Best Sewing Machines For Kids Who Want To Quilt And Sew

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Children love to learn how to make things.

Watching you make a quilt can undoubtedly inspire your child to learn how to sew. 

Small quilting projects can build your child's confidence and sewing skills.

By investing in a kid’s sewing machine, you will inspire your young one to build on those skills and share a much-loved hobby with you. 

Choosing a children's sewing machine requires some care.

You'll need to think about safety, function, and cost.

Happily, you'll find many good models on the market that are much better than cheaply made toy sewing machines.

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Fat Quarter Quilt Sizes

All You Need To Know About Fat Quarter Sizes

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It used to be that quilters bought multiple yards of fabric to make their quilts. They did not have what we commonly refer to today as pre-cuts.

However, the first pre-cut to change the world of quilting appeared in the mid-1980s.

The term fat quarter first appeared in the book Country Needlework by Margaret Boyle.

Quilters began asking for this smaller cut of fabric, and overnight the quilting industry changed.

Fabric companies started cutting their fabric collections into handy fat quarter bundles and quilters bought them. They could afford to buy an entire collection by their favorite designer.

Table Of Contents
  1. The Ultimate Guide To Fat Quarter Sizes
  2. How Many Fat Quarters in a Yard?
  3. How to Cut a Fat Quarter
  4. Fat Quarter Sub Cuts
  5. How To Plan A Quilt With Fat Quarters
  6. Pre-Wash The Fat Quarter Or Not?
  7. How Many Fat Quarters in a Bundle?
  8. Fat Quarter Exchanges

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47 Of The Best Quotes About Quilting

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Hey quilting friends! Need a little inspiration for your next project? Or maybe you'd like some ideas for words to embroider on a gift or put in a card to one of your quilting friends.

With 9 -11 million quilters in the country, there's plenty of wisdom out there in the form of quilting quotes and sayings.

We've curated some of the best quotes about quilting to give you just the right words to express your feelings about your craft.

Table Of Contents
  1. 47 of the Best Quilting Quotes
  2. Inspirational Quilting Quotes
  3. Funny Quilting Quotes
  4. How Will You Use These Quilting Quotes and Sayings?

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13 Gorgeous Summer In The Park Quilts

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Have you seen those cute little jellyroll bundles for sale at your local fabric store but resisted buying one because you wonder, “What would I do with a bunch of 2 ½” strips of fabric?” Well, a beautiful and simple solution is the Summer in the Park quilt pattern.

This pattern is so fun because the possibilities are endless with different color variations.

You can completely change the look and feel of your room with this beautiful quilt pattern. Plus, it is a very simple pattern. All you do is sew strips together, create squares, sew those squares together, and there you have it — a Summer in the Park quilt top!

Here are several of the best examples to inspire you to create your very own Summer in the Park quilt.

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  1. 13 Gorgeous Summer In The Park Quilts

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11 Absolutely Stunning Trip Around The World Quilts

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If you are looking for an easy, yet gorgeous quilt pattern, the Trip Around the World quilt pattern might just be the perfect pattern for you!

It may look complicated at first, but if you take it one row at a time, it is quite simple to follow the pattern.

Fabric selection is critical as you are creating a layered look beginning in the center of the quilt and moving outward. All the squares are cut the same size, which makes this a great beginner quilt.

We’ve gathered some beautiful examples of this versatile quilt pattern to inspire you to create your very own Trip Around the World quilt.

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Your Guide To The Best Curved Safety Pins For Quilting

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High-quality safety pins perform best for quilters.

Quilting safety pins have features specifically designed to make your work a bit easier. 

Manufacturers make quilters' safety pins with slight bends in their shafts.

They also use malleable metals that bend with minimal pressure if you need to adjust their shape slightly.

 At first glance, they might look like factory rejects, but their curving design optimizes their function for quilters.

As with everything related to quilting, specialized tools have the power to improve your results. 

Let's take a look at some of the best curved safety pins on the market.

Table Of Contents
  1. What Are Curved Safety Pins Used For?
  2. What Size Curved Safety Pins Are Used for Quilting?
  3. 7 Best Curved Safety Pins for Quilting

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